By Megan Herrema | Echo After over 17 years of service in student development, Steve Morley will relinquish his role as dean of students to accept a new position at a higher education consulting firm in North Carolina. According to colleague Drew Moser, dean of experiential learning, Morley has tirelessly ...
By Megan Herrema | Echo Taylor's education students may be surprised to learn that Indiana has one of the lowest teacher retention rates in the nation. Two main issues-working conditions and teacher compensation-resulted in Indiana's score of only 2.17 out of a total of five possible points, according ...
The love of cooking might be hereditary. Over 35 years ago, Larry Couch founded Peace & Plenty Catering. Now his son, Josh Couch, is taking over as Larry plans for retirement. On your webpage, it says you bought the Peace & Plenty restaurant after high school and ran it until 1999. What made ...
By Megan Herrema | Echo Minnetrista. No, it's not a misspelling of "ministries." It's actually the name of a museum and cultural center in Muncie named after the Ball family's home, which used to stand on the land now occupied by Minnetrista. Since the beginning of September, Minnetrista has partnered ...
By Megan Herrema | Echo From researching sausage production to spending summer in Upland, Taylor students have discovered the Bridge Cafe is more than just a study spot with a relaxed vibe and a locally sourced menu; it's an opportunity to engage with the Upland community. This summer, sophomore Kirsten ...
By Megan Herrema | Echo This weekend, the Matthews Lions Club will host its 46th Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival next to the last remaining covered bridge in Grant County. According to Festival Chairman Roger Richards, over 10,000 people attend the festival each year. "It brings the community together," ...
By Megan Herrema | Echo The closets of Upland might be a little emptier after this weekend. On Sept. 2 and 3, Upland residents will host various rummage sales in garages, front yards and pole barns. Somewhere between the baby clothing and Grandma's needlepoint, shoppers can find unique items. So grab ...
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